Tyrese Haliburton’s Shocking Dig at Ben Stiller Ignites Drama After Pacers Eliminate Knicks from Playoffs

Tyrese Haliburton didn’t just help the Indiana Pacers clinch a monumental victory—he sealed it with a mic-drop moment that echoed far beyond the court. Imagine a modern-day showdown where basketball brilliance meets Hollywood wit, and you get a snapshot of the sizzling exchange between Haliburton and none other than Ben Stiller during the Eastern Conference finals. While only time will tell if their back-and-forth attains legendary status like Reggie Miller’s legendary tussle with Spike Lee, in 2025, Haliburton’s savvy retort to the famed Knicks superfan was nothing short of poetic justice. Moments before Game 6, a striking clip of Haliburton gliding through Gainbridge Fieldhouse, dressed in all black—a subtle nod to a past Knicks moment—circulated like wildfire. But it was Stiller’s jab about Haliburton’s duffel bag, suggesting the Pacers were already packing for New York, that set the stage. Fast forward a few hours, the Pacers dominated the Knicks 125-108, and Haliburton’s response was pure gold: “Nah, was to pack y’all up.” It’s the kind of comeback that made fans grin, blending competitive spirit with sharp humor. And here’s the kicker—Stiller took it like a champ, throwing his congratulations ahead of Indiana’s NBA Finals bout with the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the Finals looming, one can only wonder… who’ll trade playful barbs with Haliburton next? Maybe a celebrity Thunder fan or a wrestling legend? The stage is set, and the chatter’s just beginning. LEARN MORE

AdvertisementStiller showed he was a good sport and no hard feelings lingered, wishing Haiburton and the Pacers well in their NBA Finals matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder.It was a good line from Stiller, implying the Knicks would win Game 6 and send the series back to Madison Square Garden for a decisive Game 7. But it rang hollow approximately six hours later when the Pacers won, 125-108, and eliminated New York from the NBA playoffs.

It was a good line from Stiller, implying the Knicks would win Game 6 and send the series back to Madison Square Garden for a decisive Game 7. But it rang hollow approximately six hours later when the Pacers won, 125-108, and eliminated New York from the NBA playoffs.

“Congrats,” he said. “All the best in OKC.”So will Haliburton start trading digs with any celebrity Thunder fans during the NBA Finals? Maybe with legendary WWE broadcaster Jim Ross? Is “Saturday Night Live” alum and “Barry” star Bill Hader on social media? Would sniping back and forth with actor James Marsden bring the same juice?

Perhaps an opponent will rise once the NBA Finals begin on Thursday.”Good thing he brought his duffel for the flight to NY,” Stiller quipped.

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